FHS Weekly Update 2/16-2/22
Mark your calendars for the following school events:
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- End of the 6 Week Grading Period
- **Friday February 20, 2026**
- Early Dismissal (11:50am)
- Tuesday February 24, 2026
- Student Late Start (8:50am)
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Early Dismissal (11:50am)
- College Night, PHS, 6:00pm
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Student Late Start (8:50am)
- 2/20/26 - Concerto/Aria Concert, 6:70pm
- 2/25/26 - Jazz & Java Concert, 6:30pm
- 3/4/26 - Choral Classics Concert, 7:00pm
- 3/7/26 - D211 Honors Band Concert, FHS, 3:00pm
The annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open and available for families through March 13, 2026. Fremd High School encourages you to participate. Your input will help guide our school’s improvement efforts. The survey assesses the following five components of success:
Effective leaders
Collaborative teachers
Involved families
Supportive environment
Ambitious instruction
The survey is in English and Spanish at http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/.
We highly encourage you to participate in this short survey. Note all parents or legal guardians are able to take one survey for every student you have enrolled in our schools.
It is administered by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education. It is important to us that each student’s family complete this survey, as we are then provided helpful information and feedback for improvement.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our school’s survey coordinator, Assistant Principal Scott Newmark at 847-755-2618.
Thank you!
Juniors, please note: there will not be a College Night event in the fall, so take advantage of this opportunity to begin your college exploration this spring!
This is an incredible opportunity to connect with more than 150 representatives from colleges and universities across the country.
Important Information
- Location: Palatine High School
- Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Registration
Students must create a free account on Strive Scan using their cell phone or iPad to receive a barcode for the event. Be sure to select “3/5/26 - District 211” under the event dropdown. - Research Colleges in Advance
We encourage students to explore colleges and universities through MaiaLearning using their D211 Google credentials.
Transportation Details
District 211 will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from Palatine High School for students and families attending College Night.
- Pick-Up Times: 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
- Return Times: 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations:
- Fremd High School: Bus Lanes (Facing South)
For additional information, including a list of attending schools, please visit the District 211 College Night website.
We look forward to seeing you at College Night on March 5!
We want to make families aware that students continue to receive phishing emails in their D211 accounts. These messages often offer jobs or money, make urgent requests, or provide links asking for personal information. We encourage students not to click links or share passwords and to report anything suspicious right away. The district continues to monitor and remove these messages, and we appreciate your partnership in helping keep student accounts and information secure. Please contact the Fremd Technology department for additional information.
A Note From Our School Resource Officer:
The 2026 Safer Internet Day focus is Exploitation Awareness
The public awareness working group within the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) taskforce has put together a number of items to assist with Safer Internet Day campaigns. I have several different handouts focused on general information handouts, to those more focused towards athletics based awareness or staff smart cards for recognizing suspicious activity or “flags” displayed by victims of online exploitation. Feel free to come speak with me and see what I can offer in terms of training materials or presentations. Some items include:
Exploitation Awareness Postcard (PDF format)
Online Threats & Youth Teams: What Coaches Need to Know (One-Pager PDF)
Helping Youth Navigate Online Sextortion & Exploitation (PDF)
William Fremd High School has earned Gold recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll. CLICK HERE to learn more!
In celebration of Women's History Month (March), Fremd will be hosting an all-day in-school field trip on Friday, February 27th available to our lady Vikings interested in learning about social issues women face, women's empowerment, women in leadership/careers, women in STEM, participating in creative activities, yoga and more! Click HERE to signup.; the application to sign up closes on Friday 2/20/26. If you have questions, please see/reach out to Ms. Wrzala in the Social Studies Department.
Each year in April, the Honors Convocation at Fremd High School celebrates the accomplishments of an outstanding alumnus.
This award honors a Fremd graduate who has excelled in their profession and made meaningful philanthropic contributions to their community, serving as an inspiring role model for current students.
Nominees must have graduated at least 10 years ago, demonstrated significant achievements in their field, and shown exemplary leadership, character, and community service. Parents, staff, retired staff, and other members of the community are encouraged to submit nominations, including self-nominations.
Help us find our 2026 Distinguished Alumni by completing this Google form by February 28th. Have more than one nomination? No problem—feel free to submit the form as many times as you'd like!
📣 VAMP Applications Are OPEN! 📣
Ready to make an impact? Apply to be a VAMP Mentor or join the VAMP Executive Board!
⭐ Important info:
There are two separate applications:
- Mentors: https://forms.gle/64gnaZbQTV7cWfMVA
- Executive Board: https://forms.gle/2b1LJmqhLnqxjdZQ7
- If you’re interested in Executive Board, you must also complete the Mentor application
- Both applications are due Monday, March 2nd (the first Monday in March)
📧 Applicants will hear back via their school email sometime after Spring Break.
Lead. Connect. Inspire. 🤝
Please review this communication regarding information from the district regarding "wearable technology" (ex. smart glasses)
Register your student for their FREE heart screening 3/3/26.
Click HERE to review the S'more communication that was previously sent.
🎉 Green & Gold Celebration – March 6th 🎉
Hey all! Fremd’s Green & Gold Celebration is happening March 6th at the Cotillion 💚💛 Watch the promo video here!
🎟️ Buy your tickets now for the BIGGEST fundraiser of the year!
💵 Ticket Prices:
• $85 per ticket 2/9–2/27/26
🔗 Get tickets here:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/MIW/
👥 Tables & Seating:
• Have a table of 10? Choose a table name when purchasing and have everyone use it.
• No table? No problem! Add a “group name” (like Freshman Parents, Alumni, etc), and we’ll seat you together.
‼️Can’t attend, but want to support? Please consider donating or becoming a sponsor!
📧FremdBoosterFundraiser@gmail.com
🎉 Don’t delay—buy today and join us for an amazing night supporting Fremd! 💚💛
Support the Booster Club and order your Class of 2026 yard sign today. Last day to purchase is March 31, 2026.
Boosters are offering 10 scholarships to students in the class of 2026. Scholarship value is $1,000 each. CLICK HERE to apply - Applications due by Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Membership is open to all Fremd families. A variety of membership options are available. Your membership is good for one full school year.
Booster Spirit Shop Info:
Looking for more academic support? Fremd offers tutoring both during the day as well as after school. Content tutors are available to help in Math, Science, English, Social Studies and World Language.
Physical copies of the handbook are available in the main office.
Remember to take a moment to log your community service hours in Maia Learning! See the attachment below for details on how to put them into your account.
Families - although you are not able to enroll in the course as a family member, you can follow Fremd Events notifications if your child is enrolled and if your notifications are set to alert you of course updates.
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William Fremd High School
Mark Langer, Principal
Email: mlanger@d211.org
Website: https://adc.d211.org/Domain/9
Location: 1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-755-2600